Trading Consistency Rules
A rule ensuring profits are achieved through repeatable strategy rather than a single lucky gamble.
Prop firms want traders who can sustain risk discipline over time. A 15% consistency rule means no single trading day or single trade can account for more than 15% of your total target profit.
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Why this rule exists
Prop firms want traders who can sustain risk discipline over time. A 15% consistency rule means no single trading day or single trade can account for more than 15% of your total target profit.
How traders get caught
This rule is often buried in FAQ or enforced only at payout review — not on the pricing page. Check the exact firm wording before assuming the headline covers your case.
How to stay safe
Verify the firm terms excerpt, keep evidence logs of your setup, and test edge cases in the simulator before sizing up.
The Formula
How it is calculated
Real Dollar Example
If your 1-Step profit target is $10,000 and the consistency cap is 15%, no single trade can contribute more than $1,500 toward passing.
Common Traps & Mistakes
Gambling entire account size on a single news candle to pass in one day.
Having to trade for an extra 10 days taking small lot sizes just to dilute the percentage of one giant winning trade.
Firms using this rule
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